What is a rum ham?

A Rum Ham is a ham that has been steeped and injected with a rum brine, and coated with a rum glaze.

Can white rum be substituted for dark rum?

3 Answers. Yes, but you may get a slightly different flavor, and certainly a different color in the final dish. Many times, white rum is specified so as not to change the color, so you have to decide if this is an acceptable change for whatever you are making.

Where did rum ham come from?

Rum Ham originated in Season 7 Episode 2, The Gang Goes to the Jersey Shore. Frank brought the ham so that he could get drunk while eating on the beach, leading to a Cast Away-esque series of events.

Is white or dark rum better?

Typically, darker rums are used for sipping or drinking straight because of the more distinctive flavors, while light rums are used in cocktails. So when you make frozen Piña Coladas, Mojitos or any other rum-based tropical drinks in your frozen concoction maker, you should use white rum.

Does rum ham taste good?

Rum ham is a sweet-salty sensation that’s super simple to make. Even if you haven’t seen It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, you should learn how to make rum ham solely for the impressive look and incredible taste. To clear the air, yes, there’s alcohol—but no, this ham won’t get you drunk.

Should you remove rind from ham?

You’ll want to leave the rind on the ham during the first two hours of cooking; this allows the layer of fat underneath to slowly baste and flavor the meat during cooking. You also don’t want to baste the ham with the drippings from the pan; use extra glaze instead. At the end of the meal, don’t throw out the ham bone.

Do you have to rinse a ham?

You don’t need to wash a ham before baking. If you ask us, baked ham is delicious even when you leave it plain; however, scoring a diamond pattern with a chef’s knife in the outer layer and brushing on a glaze during baking makes the ham a showy centerpiece and adds flavor.

Which is better white or dark rum?